parent

[pair-uhnt, par-] / ˈpɛər ənt, ˈpær- /

NOUN

person, source of product

Synonyms

STRONGEST

father mother

STRONG

ancestor architect author begetter cause center creator folks forerunner fountainhead guardian origin originator progenitor prototype root source wellspring

WEAK

procreator

Antonyms

STRONG

consequence effect end outcome outgrowth result

WEAK

child

Example Sentences

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Finn is survived by his wife Donna, three children, and his parents and siblings.

From BBC

“I’ll see him again and my parents, one day,” she said.

From Los Angeles Times

"We didn't have kids of our own, it was like dressing your kids for school, we were proud parents," said Rob.

From BBC

Google parent Alphabet would be my other pick.

From Barron's

This can include caregivers or parents, who are better able to balance their work and caregiving responsibilities.

From MarketWatch